"This is gonna be so much fun!!" Nasha cheered. "I can't wait to beat all of your asses!!!"

"Prepare yourself old man, 'cause I'm gonna beat ya!!" Nasha turned over to her father, who was cackling at her daughter's antics.

"Let's see what ya got kid!!! Try not to fall too quickly!!" Natsu grinned, giving his daughter a noogie.

Natsu didn't change as much, mentally and physically. His salmon-colored hair's longer than before and he pretty much wears the same outfit except this time his waistcoat has two sleeves.

The Magnolia Harvest Festival is a couple of days away and the Fairy Tail wizards are preparing for the annual celebration. Let's not forget the most anticipated event of all. The Battle of Fairy Tail. Back in the day, it was an event that forced the guild members to fight each other, but it's different now. The Battle of Fairy Tail has changed its meaning.

It's an event that showcases the strength of each member while strengthening their bond even more.

Mirajane smiled at the scene in front of her. The guild is lively as usual. She glanced over at the blonde man drinking a pint of beer in front of her.

"Laxus, are you okay?" She asked.

"I'm fine, this occasion just keeps bringing me back during those times I've acted such a dick to everyone."

"That's such a long time ago, a lot has happened. You've grown and proven your worth and more. You're an incredible guild master, so don't dwell on it too much okay."

Laxus couldn't help but smile at his wife's statement.

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Alice is beaming with excitement as she and the rest of her team help the citizens decorate the town.

"I've always wanted to come to Magnolia and watch the Parade." Alice beamed, her eyes sparkling with joy. "And now I get to actually see it up close, what a dream come true."

"You do know that you're not gonna be watching the parade, you'll be in the parade," Griege said.

This enlarged Alice's excitement even more.

"Does anyone feel a sense of familiarity?" The flying blue cat inquires, watching the group of teenagers.

"She's just like Lucy when she first joined. Beaming and full of excitement." Erza smiled.

"But she's not as loud." The cat snickered.

"I heard that!!!"Lucy complained over the distance.

The group laughed as they arranged the decorations. A purple-haired teen rushed over to the group holding a piece of paper.

"Guys!! Guys!!"

"Erica, what's the rush?" Shutora asked.

"It's the Miss Fairy Tail Contest." Erica panted, catching her breath.

"What about it?" Nasha raised a brow. "You guys aren't gonna force me to participate again, right?"

"Even if you participate, you're not gonna win. You don't have the poise for it Nasha-chan." Erica responded.

The group held on to their laughter as Erica once again trashed Nasha effortlessly and with a cute smile on her face.

"Oh Erica, you never change."

The group turned around to see a teen with long white hair and dark brown eyes. She's wearing a laced dark green mini dress, black stockings, and black boots.

"Elizabeth!!" Erica smiled and greeted the teen.

"Eli, You're back," Shutora added.

"I could never miss the festival." Elizabeth smiled.

Elizabeth's eyes moved over to Alice.

"You must be Alice, the new girl Elwin talked about," Elizabeth said. "I must say you are a cutie. My name is Elizabeth Strauss, nice to meet you."

"Likewise." Alice smiled and bowed respectfully. "Are you perhaps Elwin's sister? You share the same last name."

"Yes, I'm Elwin's older sister." Elizabeth nodded. "I must say you are such a lady." Elizabeth giggled. "Unlike this one." Elizabeth pointed at Nasha.

"HEY!!!" Nasha complained.

"Getting back on track, check this out!" Erica showed everyone the flyer she was holding.

"The prize money for the Miss Fairy Tail contest increased from 500,000 jewels to 700,000 jewels."

"No way!!" Shutora gasped.

"That's a lot," Alice said.

"You should participate, Alice." Erica giggled.

"I don't know." Alice nervously chuckled. She doesn't have any experience or any interest in beauty pageants.

"You should give it a try." Shutora slung her arm over Alice's shoulder. "I'll participate too."

"I shall participate as well. It's really fun, you should give it a try Alice." Elizabeth said. "It isn't as intense as your typical beauty pageants. It's all about having fun."

"If you say so." Alice smiled. "I guess can give it a shot."

"That's the spirit!!!" Shutora cheered.

"What about you Nasha?" Alice asked the pinkette.

"Nasha isn't the type of person for these types of things," Elizabeth replied. "She's not very lady-like."

Nasha huffed and pouted at Elizabeth's statement.

"Why did they decide to increase the prize money?" Greige asked.

"I don't know, but I heard from Nova it's probably because Master Makarov will be here for the festival" Erica responded.

"Gramps is coming!!"

"That's what I heard from her." Erica nodded.

"Is it rare for him to visit?" Alice asked. She's heard tales of Master Makarov from others. She's rather excited to meet him.

"Not really, he visits the guild from time to time, but with his age, he can't afford too much travel," Reiki explained. "This will be your first time meeting him."

Alice nodded. "I'm pretty excited."

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The guild's double doors opened and the guild cheered as their beloved 3rd, 6th, and 8th Guild Master.

"Welcome back Gramps!!!" The guild erupted their cheer.

Makarov chuckled at their antics. Years have passed and yet nothing has changed about the guild. They're still as loud and rambunctious as ever.

Nova happily pushed the wheelchair carrying her great-grandfather, with her father close behind.

Makarov sat at the counter of the bar. However, he noticed the absence of a certain someone.

"Hold on, where's the other one? Where's Raiden? I haven't seen him around yet." The old man asked.

"Raiden's still on a mission," Laxus responded.

"At a time like this?" The old man raised a brow.

"Big brother has been going on a lot of missions recently," Nova said.

Makarov lowered his head, and with this information in mind; he couldn't help but worry about his great-grandson.

Laxus let out a deep sigh. "That brat! He's so troublesome."

"Reminds me of someone I know." Makarov chuckled.

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Nova is running around town with her friend and teammate Rin Fullbuster.

The town of Magnolia is preparing for the festival. Decorations are being set up as well as the stalls. People that visit the town started increasing in numbers as well.

"Why am I here with you again?" The blue-haired boy asked.

"Because Rose is busy making cakes with Auntie Erza." Nova chuckled.

"Busy making cakes or eating cakes." Rin raised a brow.

"Both."

The duo walked around town observing the stalls that were already up. Then they bumped into familiar faces.

"Oh hey, Nova, Rin's with you too." Erica smiled.

The two young wizards waved at them.

"Eli-chan you're back!!!" Nova exclaimed, ran towards the white-haired lady, and gave her a warm hug.

"Good to see you too my lady." Elizabeth giggled.

"Alice~." Nova turned over to the lilac-haired teen. "I don't think you've met Rin yet."

"I have not actually," Alice responded. "But I heard a lot about him through Greige."

"Awww, he talks about me. I'm touched." Rin awed in an almost teasing manner.

Rin then walked closer to his brother. "Do you like her? She's cute, Rin approves." Rin whispered.

"It's not like that! Shut up!!" Greige retorted. "Also, where are your clothes?"

Rin looked down and noticed that yes, he was missing his jacket and shirt. "GODDAMMIT!! NOT AGAIN!!"

"Novs, I heard that Gramps is coming back. Is that true?" Nasha asked the blonde.

Nova nodded. "He just arrived, actually."

The group then decided to head back to the guild. Nova and Rin went to one of the stalls and brought snacks.

"Hey. What's wrong?" Rin asked.

"Huh."

"Don't play dumb. You have that look on your face, you're not very good at hiding it."

Nova sighed. "It's just that. Big brother hasn't come home yet."

"I'm sure he'll be back in time for the festival." Rin set the blonde's mind at ease.

"Your right." Nova smiled.

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In the town of Orperose, the sounds of gunshots can be heard all throughout. The culprit is none other than a blonde young man, shooting bullets at his enemies.

"That's enough Lukas, there's no need to waste your energy on these chumps." A raven-haired girl said.

"Besides, we'll get plenty of action soon enough." A green-haired guy said.

"So we're going through with Raiden's plan." The raven-haired girl said, her guild mark showing on her thigh. The Fairy Tail guild mark.

The blonde chuckled, as he stretched his left arm, where his very own Fairy Tail symbol is shown on his shoulder. "I've been itching for a good thrashing."

One of the men managed to stand on his feet and prepared to attack. But a streak of lightning hit him, and he fell to the ground all within a second.

A young man with white hair emerged from the smoke caused by the previous attack. He stood there, an intimidating aura emanating from him.

"Damn you, bastards." One of the men on the ground tried to stand up but was forced back down by one of his comrades.

"It's over, we lost, we'll never stand a chance against these monsters. They're the Neo Thunder Legion. Fairy Tail's strongest team, led by the Guild Master's own son."

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The Neo Thunder Legion are here...
What are they up to?

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